Psychology

You will study different psychological viewpoints including Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Biological and Behaviourist, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, social psychology and individual differences (psychopathology/abnormality).

Three 2 hour exam papers, all equally weighted.

Psychology combines well with a multitude of subjects. Many students pair it with other subjects which require essay writing skills such as English language or literature, sociology and philosophy and ethics. However, it combines equally well with biology and mathematics.

Psychology students can go on to specialise in a particular area in Higher Education, such as educational psychology, sports psychology, therapy or occupational psychology. However, the skills you learn will also readily transfer to many other careers. These skills include oral and written communication, computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and the ability to carry out independent research. The study of psychology is also good preparation for any career involving people. These include careers in education, health, marketing, management, human resources and government services, including the police.

Psychology students can go on to specialise in a particular area in Higher Education, such as educational psychology, sports psychology, therapy or occupational psychology. However, the skills you learn will also readily transfer to many other careers. These skills include oral and written communication, computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and the ability to carry out independent research. The study of psychology is also good preparation for any career involving people. These include careers in education, health, marketing, management, human resources and government services, including the police.

Psychology students can go on to specialise in a particular area in Higher Education, such as educational psychology, sports psychology, therapy or occupational psychology. However, the skills you learn will also readily transfer to many other careers. These skills include oral and written communication, computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and the ability to carry out independent research. The study of psychology is also good preparation for any career involving people. These include careers in education, health, marketing, management, human resources and government services, including the police.

Psychology students can go on to specialise in a particular area in Higher Education, such as educational psychology, sports psychology, therapy or occupational psychology. However, the skills you learn will also readily transfer to many other careers. These skills include oral and written communication, computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and the ability to carry out independent research. The study of psychology is also good preparation for any career involving people. These include careers in education, health, marketing, management, human resources and government services, including the police.

Psychology students can go on to specialise in a particular area in Higher Education, such as educational psychology, sports psychology, therapy or occupational psychology. However, the skills you learn will also readily transfer to many other careers. These skills include oral and written communication, computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and the ability to carry out independent research. The study of psychology is also good preparation for any career involving people. These include careers in education, health, marketing, management, human resources and government services, including the police.